Rangers sign Blueitt

Cory Blueitt signed a contract March 2 to play defensive tackle for Ranger College. He will report to Ranger in July for summer training to prepare for the 2005 season.

"I'm excited and blessed that God gave me the opportunity to show my talent and learn new skills," Blueitt said.

Football is not all he will learn in college. The senior has a wide variety of interests and would like to study culinary arts with a goal of restaurant management. Hardly a cliche athelete, Bluitt will compete in May in the UIL state vocal solo contest in Austin where he will sing the classic spiritual, "Steal Away." He qualified for the competition by receiving a First Division rating at the area contest.

His coach, Kevin Flannigan, said Blueitt was a leader who will be missed because of his positive attitude. As a player at Crosby High School, he excelled as a pass rusher with good size and speed.

Blueitt credits his mother, Dwaysala Anderson, for supporting him in reaching this goal. She responded when asked for advice to others who wanted college scholarships.

"First remember that God is all powerful," Anderson said. "With Him, you can do anything. Second, parents must remember to love their children, no matter what, and teach them right from wrong. Also, graduation does not mean an end to parenting. That's when parenting really starts."

Superintendent Don Hendrix will also miss Blueitt.

"Cory was one of my favorite kids," Hendrix said. "He was also a member of the choir and has an excellent voice, a big voice. He has many skills and an infectious, winning personality. As a football player he was hard-nosed and tough. His mom took a real hand in raising him."